Body condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2013:
The Kasom Khullen Youth Club has strongly condemned the assault on a handyman identified as Pangambam Manisana (21) of Phanchangkhong, Yairipok on Feb 14 by unidentified armed miscreants at Mawai-Lairam Khullen road junction.
Whatever reason there may be behind the assault, the people of the area do not support the ideology where there is no negotiation through peaceful means, said a statement issued by St Somirin, club chairman.
It expressed apprehension that assaulting a person belonging to a particular community in the area dominated by another community could send a communal wave which could also affect the stability of the area.
Pointing out that such assaults have been carried out in the past by several armed groups in the area taking advantage of the topography, the statement said such incidents have created bad impression against the people of the area.
The club urged all concerned not to repeat such incidents in future while adding that people would not remain as mute onlookers to such activities.
It also wished speedy recovery to the handyman.